Coast Hills Classic Mountain Bike Race 2012

Presented by Bike Newport

Media Sponsor: Newport Newstimes

May 6th 2012

Newport Oregon

Featuring $3,000 in total cash awards!

+ 5,000 in awesome Prizes!

Directions

Newport is bringing mountain bike racing back to the Oregon coast!
We have an awesome course designed with gorgeous ocean views, meadows, sick down hill, gnarly single track, killer climbs, and what's sure to be a wet & muddy course!

This event is being brought to life by a public-private partnership in the true spirit of community. Bike Newport, the Newport News-times and other local volunteers are volunteering alongside staff from the Newport Parks and Recreation Department to breath new life into this old race, formerly known as the Ben Eder Memorial.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the youth programs scholarship fund at the Newport Recreation Center. Which allows children from economically disadvantaged households the opportunity to participate in a number of fantastic programs.

Course

The distances listed for the course are approximate, with at least one section of course that may or may not be used dependent on weather. The course is mainly on private property and accessible by written permit only outside of race day. There will be a pre-ride at 2:00pm on Saturday May 5th for anyone who wants to preview the course.

Catagories

Catagory	Distance	Start Time	Pre-Reg Fee Due by 5/3/12	Day of Reg fee
Pro/Cat 1 Men	20 miles	10am	$20	$30
Pro.Cat 1 Women	20 miles	10:02am	$20	$30
Singlespeed Men	20 miles	10:04am	$20	$30
Cat 2 men	20 miles	10:06am	$20	$30
Cat 2 Women	20 miles	10:08am	$20	$30
Cat 3 Men + Clydesdales	10 Miles	10:10am	$20	$30
Cat 3 Women + Athena	10 Miles	10:12am	$20	$30

 

Registration

To register online click here. (will redirect to the OBRA registration site)

You can also print our flyer and register by mail.

Please make checks Payable to "City of Newport" and mail to:

City of Newport

Attn: Liam Hughes

169 SW Coast Hwy

Newport, OR 97365

 

Packet Pick-up/ Pre-race party

There will be a pre-race party and packet pick-up from 5-7pm at Bike Newport on May 5th. This will be a cinco de mayo theme featuring the famous bicycle powered margarita blender.

Race day registration
Race day registration will open at 8:30am and close 20 minutes before the start of each group.

Location

Directions
We our registration and staging area will be located in the Oregon Coast Community College parking lot.
If you are heading south from Newport on 101 take a left on 40th street. You will then follow the road round and take a right into the community college parking lot. (400 Southeast College Way South Beach, OR 97366). Please beware of bad directions from internet map services, the college is a new building and some maps have been sending people to the city wastewater plant. (making that mistake would stink)

Additional Info

Kids race will be held once most finishers have crossed the line.

Awards Ceremony (aprox. 1:30pm).

Raffle featuring some fantastic prizes will be held immediately after the awards ceremony (open to participants only).

Bike wash available at Wilder Dog Park.
Medical Support onsite by the Newport Fire Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s department search and Rescue.

 

Lodging
Shilo Inn Suites Oceanfront Hotel - $89 Race Special!
Race special includes lodging for 2 adults (kids under 12 stay free) in a large deluxe type Oceanview room with 2 queen size beds (based on availability).
Please call 541-265-7701 to reserve the Coast Hills Classic special $89/night rate. www.ShiloInns.com/Newport

The Inn at Otter Crest- Rates from $89.99
located 8 miles north of Newport, on 35 ocean front acres. Amenities include
beach access, heated pool, spa tub, saunas, tennis courts,
childrens' playground and more. innatottercrest.com

Questions
For information on this years race please contact the Newport Recreation Center at (541) 265-7783.
Or stop in at Bike Newport (541) 265-9917. For information please email Liam Hughes

Ben Eder
Ben Eder was the co-founder of the original race in 1996, and his family and friends were involved with the original race as volunteers and sponsors for many years. He was tragically lost at sea in a crabbing accident a number of years ago. Even though this is a new event we want to celebrate its origins and the people who made it happen, including Ben Eder.

Thank you
Big thank you to Dave Campbell and others for allowing us to use the name “Coast Hills Classic” and for all their help getting us started. Also this race crosses land that is predominantly privately owned, so a big thanks to Will Emery, Spike Jones, and Hancock Timber Resource Group, and the Oregon Coast Community College.